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Awesome Screenshot vs SimilarWeb

Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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SimilarWeb

Browser Extensions

Website traffic and competitive analysis

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, SimilarWeb covers Traffic analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awesome Screenshot and SimilarWeb actually diverge.

Attributes where Awesome Screenshot and SimilarWeb differ
AttributeAwesome ScreenshotSimilarWeb
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, SafariWeb, Browser Extension

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions), founded (2007).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen capture
  • Annotation tools
  • Cloud storage
  • Screen recording
  • Safari support

Only in SimilarWeb

  • Traffic analytics
  • Audience insights
  • Competitor research
  • Industry analysis

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Awesome Screenshot

Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

SimilarWeb

  • Browser extension data accuracy is lower than full platform
  • Full platform pricing is not transparent and requires quote-based inquiry

Pricing, plan by plan

Awesome Screenshot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screen capture
    • Basic annotation
    • Cloud storage

SimilarWeb

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Traffic overview
    • Engagement metrics
    • Similar sites

Which should you pick?

Choose Awesome Screenshot if

  • You need screen capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
  • You also want annotation tools.
Awesome Screenshot review

Choose SimilarWeb if

  • You need traffic analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Browser Extension.
  • You also want audience insights.
SimilarWeb review

Questions people ask

Is Awesome Screenshot or SimilarWeb better?
Neither clearly leads. Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and SimilarWeb at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awesome Screenshot or SimilarWeb?
Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and SimilarWeb at Free.
Does Awesome Screenshot or SimilarWeb run on more platforms?
Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. SimilarWeb runs on Web, Browser Extension.
Can I use Awesome Screenshot for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Awesome Screenshot do that SimilarWeb cannot?
Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. SimilarWeb covers Traffic analytics, Audience insights, Competitor research, Industry analysis. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SimilarWeb: Is the SimilarWeb browser extension free?

Yes. The SimilarWeb browser extension is completely free to install and use with no paid tiers and no credit card required.

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SimilarWeb: How many websites does SimilarWeb cover?

SimilarWeb provides access to intelligence from 1B+ websites and 8M apps, tracks 5B search terms and 250M display ads across 190 countries and 210 industries.

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SimilarWeb: How accurate is SimilarWeb extension data?

Browser extension data accuracy is lower than the full platform, but it is adequate for ballpark figures of traffic estimates.

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